Aske Gardens

There are many mini squares in Hoxton.
Not all are created equal.
Of course many will flock to Hoxton Square to grab a patch of grass… errr dirt, and soak up some sun on the off chance there may be some. HSQ is active, lots of bars/​restaurants surround it and it’s kept very nicely… as are all of the parks I’ve been to in Hackney. (my council tax at work!).
But I much prefer Aske. A quiet little half square just a street over from Hoxton Square on Pitfield Street.
It has;
— 1 very nice tennis court.
— 1 full court basketball court with scoreboard.
— Many benches.
— Lush green grass.
I much prefer to picnic (Pitfield & Kurious Yellow Café are nearby or Yours Food Centre is right next to it and has a lovely organic section, drinks, water) or hang out in Aske compared to Hoxton Square Park. Watch some tennis or bball, sit with the dog, walk around a bit. It’s smaller, but much nicer in my opinon.
*there is always a wait for the tennis courts on a nice day. Be warned!
*I feel this park gets less peed on/​puked on during the weekends because its more open to a main street. By humans, obviously.
*Less dogs running around unleashed because it is near a busier street.
*Open Dawn til Dusk, like most parks in London.
And the real kicker? One day I was walking my dog through here and was cleaning up after her and one of the Park Attendants came up to me and thanked me for doing so. In my 10 years of having a dog, no one has ever thanked me for this thankless duty (pun intended) — but I really appreciated it and thought it was nice. Also, pick up after your dog if you have one!